Audience Engagement Editor

New York, NY

Gizmodo Media Group is the publisher of the web’s most original and fearless media brands, including Gizmodo, Kotaku, Lifehacker, Jezebel, Deadspin, Splinter, Jalopnik, and The Root. As part of G/O Media, we reach an audience of 120+ million visitors a month — more than one-third of all Americans.

About the Role:

Gizmodo Media Group is looking for an Audience Engagement Editor for all 8 sites in our portfolio. As our Audience Engagement Editor, you will be responsible for setting and executing newsletter and partnership strategy for Gizmodo Media Group—overseeing our current slate of newsletters, the development and launch of new editorial newsletter offerings, and managing and expanding our current media partnerships. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about newsletters, interested in working across multiple content areas, and has a sharp mind for analytical thinking.

We’re looking for candidates who are self-sufficient and capable of working in a fast-paced, ever-changing news environment. Previous use with Campaign Monitor is a huge plus.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the production, editing and story placement of GMG’s suite of newsletters

Lead strategy for the growth and direction of our newsletter program

Work with site editors to develop, launch and grow editorial newsletters

Track and increase monetization of GMG’s newsletter program

A/B test newsletter features and work to optimize our newsletter offerings

Promote company-wide initiatives in newsletters

Be a champion for newsletters at Gizmodo Media Group

Handle relationships with Gizmodo Media Group’s slate of partners

Partner pitching

You Should Have:

4+ years newsletter or audience development experience at a digital media company or related industry

Understanding of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

G/O Media is deeply committed to fostering a transparently inclusive workplace environment and people of color, women, people with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ candidates are very strongly encouraged to apply. Our company-wide mission is to reach very diverse audiences and so, we are deeply committed to having teams and leaders that reflect this mission.

This position will report to the Head of Social and Audience and will be based out of our New York City office.

This is a position covered under the collective bargaining agreement with the WGA-E.